Turkey parliament descends into chaos as dozens of MPs take part in fistfight
Staff were left cleaning bloodstains from the floor after brawl which started when one MP called the ruling majority ‘terrorists’ Dozens of lawmakers became embroiled...
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South mourns and north rejoices as Cyprus marks 50 years of ethnic division
Greek Cypriots in south wake to air raid sirens reminiscent of invasion while Turkish-occupied north celebrates Cyprus has marked the landmark anniversary of 50 years...
German city bans ‘silent fox’ gesture in schools over similarity to far-right sign
Bremen says symbol, used to call for silence in class, ‘in danger of being mistaken’ for Turkish extremist ‘wolf salute’ A city in northern Germany...
Germany summons Turkish ambassador over ‘wolf’ goal celebration
Diplomat urged to explain gesture by Turkey footballer Merih Demiral and take measures to prevent a repeat Turkey’s ambassador to Germany has been summoned to...
Extra virgin olive oil prices tipped to top £16 a litre next month
Price rise for mass-market types expected as global production falls to lowest level in more than 10 years Olive oil prices are set to climb...
Turkey stops all trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza
Israeli foreign minister strongly criticises decision by President Erdoğan, accusing him of acting like a ‘dictator’ Turkey has halted all trade with Israel, citing the...
Erdoğan urges Palestinian unity after meeting Hamas chief
Turkish president says recent events between Iran and Israel should not allow Israel to ‘gain ground’ in Gaza Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged Palestinians...
Last of 174 people rescued from stranded cable cars in Turkey
Passengers had been trapped in mid-air overnight after a pod hit a pole and burst open, killing one person and injuring others The last of...
One killed and 184 stranded midair after cable car collapses in Turkey
Helicopters called in to rescue people after accident outside Turkish resort city of Antalya One person has been killed, seven injured and nearly 200 stranded...
Endangered Greek dialect is ‘living bridge’ to ancient world, researchers say
Romeyka descended from ancient Greek but may die out as it has no written form and is spoken by only a few thousand people An...
